Vernon Police Investigating Rash Of Car Break-Ins

DAVID MORAN, dmoran@courant.com

VERNON — Police said people have broken into 15 vehicles in the Rockville section of town since the beginning of the month.

Lt. William Meier of the Vernon Police Department said all the break-ins have involved unlocked cars and have occurred primarily during the overnight hours while the vehicles were parked at residences. Meier said small electronic devices, wallets and loose change and cash were the main items taken out of the vehicles.

"We're urging people to lock their doors, not leave valuables in their vehicles and to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity to police," Meier said.